Trump to get briefed on potential Iran strikes before war hits key 60-day deadline: Reports
President Donald Trump is scheduled to receive a briefing from U.S. Central Command and military leaders on potential military strikes against Iran, amid a tense standoff and just before a 60-day legal deadline requiring congressional authorization for continued military action. The U.S. and Iran remain locked in a strategic and economic confrontation centered on the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides attempting to pressure the other through maritime disruptions. Despite a fragile ceasefire, no peace agreement has been reached, and military options including targeted strikes and special operations are reportedly under consideration.
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President Donald Trump on Thursday is set to receive a briefing from U.S. Central Commander Adm. Brad Cooper and other military leaders on potential strikes in Iran, Axios and Reuters reported overnight.The reported briefing comes on the eve of a key deadline in the war: a 60-day legal timer requiring Trump to withdraw U.S. armed forces unless Congress authorizes the military action, which it has not done. It also comes as a testy ceasefire has so far failed to lead to a peace deal between Washington and Tehran.
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